A Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert
A Sentimental Education is a classic French novel set in the mid-19th century, focusing on the life of a young man named Frederic Moreau. Frederic, from a provincial background, moves to Paris and becomes infatuated with an older woman, Madame Arnoux. The novel traces Frederic's life and romantic pursuits, as well as his friendships and experiences in Paris, against the backdrop of significant historical events like the 1848 Revolution. The story is a critique of the French middle class and their materialistic values, illustrating the disillusionment and moral corruption of the time.
The 133rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1869
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
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La Educación Sentimental
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- 5th on The 25 Favorite Books of 100 Francophone Writers (Telerama)
- 10th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 26th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 58th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 75th on 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)
- 161st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 399th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 487th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)